Record Weight on a Techie

[CableMaker1]

What is the consensus of experience here with using a Record Weight or a Record Puck on a Technics TT? I plan to use a weight of <400 grams made of aluminum. I am looking for a weight that does not suck the life out of a record. Does using a record weight take away the life of the record or does it keep it while help mitigating warps? Does the weight and type of material matter when trying to retain the life of a record when using a record weight?

On one turntable, I have the Mike New AL/CU Copper Platter with Achromat mat using an SME V, and the stock platter with copper mat (my avatar) on another (that one uses the SME 309). Both TTs use the Mike New Bearing and Baseplate.

CM1

[DaveK]

I seem to recall that Jerry (jandl100) held a mini bake off using different weights on a TT (can't remember which TT) and the heaviest, just short of 800grms IIRC, was deemed to be the best, SQ wise. I use a Mitchell record clamp, much lighter in weight (so very little extra weight on the bearing) but firmly locates the LP on my Techie platter.
I thought the improvement over and above the use of the 800grm weight was quite noticeable.
Dave.

[Andrei]

I use a Mitchell record clamp, much lighter in weight (so very little extra weight on the bearing) but firmly locates the LP on my Techie platter.
I thought the improvement over and above the use of the 800grm weight.
Dave.

Very pleased to hear that Dave! I have ordered a Michel that will arrive soon. The reason I have done that is than I consider large weight on the bearing to be a bad thing - though people with heavy weights do not seem to report problems.

[Stratmangler]

Michel clamp user here too.

[MartinT]

For <400g weight, the aluminium Bruil is a bargain.

[Marco]

+1. The Bruil weight makes for a rather musically satisfying sound on the Techy. Personally, I don't usually like anything heavier (as it tends to cause a somewhat 'thick' and ponderous sound), although for the short time I heard your Stillpoints, it didn't seem to be doing anything much wrong

Marco.

[The Grand Wazoo]

..... a Mitchell....

....Michel.....

....Michel....

I don't normally point out spelling errors, but three of you in a row and you're all owners of Michell products too! It's got to be some sort of record.

[Stratmangler]

I don't normally point out spelling errors, but three of you in a row and you're all owners of Michell products too! It's got to be some sort of record.

I pressed the "L" button twice.
One of the presses was obviously not sufficient to register

[PaulStewart]

It's got to be some sort of record.

No surely the Michell is the clamp and the record is the thing being clamped

Did I really make that joke? Sorry.......

[CableMaker1]

+1. The Bruil weight makes for a rather musically satisfying sound on the Techy. Personally, I don't usually like anything heavier (as it tends to cause a somewhat 'thick' and ponderous sound), although for the short time I heard your Stillpoints, it didn't seem to be doing anything much wrong

Marco -

Did you get a chance to compare the Bruil with the Michel Record Weight? If so, what are your thoughts?

And did you get my PM I sent to you the other day?